Hi, part way through a rear axle rebuild for my Liberty. Hoping there is someone out there who plays axles or has a FSM.
I got a spare axle with tracloc (lucky find) so I didn't need to hurry the build, and have fitted new bearings and clutches so far.
I am now torqueing up the pinion and find quite a lot of conflicting information online. The actual 8.25 axle has run for so long I guess there are a number of configurations.
I have found 12-15in/lb and 20-30in/lb listed as the correct rotational torque after crushing the washer.
I was going to hedge my bets and go between 15-20.
I slipped it past that and am at 22-25in/lb.
I was already showing about 8in/lb before the bearings were fully seated, which I think was mainly from the seal. If I subtract that, I am not far off.
Any advice?
Thanks
I got a spare axle with tracloc (lucky find) so I didn't need to hurry the build, and have fitted new bearings and clutches so far.
I am now torqueing up the pinion and find quite a lot of conflicting information online. The actual 8.25 axle has run for so long I guess there are a number of configurations.
I have found 12-15in/lb and 20-30in/lb listed as the correct rotational torque after crushing the washer.
I was going to hedge my bets and go between 15-20.
I slipped it past that and am at 22-25in/lb.
I was already showing about 8in/lb before the bearings were fully seated, which I think was mainly from the seal. If I subtract that, I am not far off.
Any advice?
Thanks